Temporary Accountant and Financial Analyst

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University in Muncie, IN is seeking a temporary part-time Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst to perform bank and general reconciliations, assist in developing training materials, and support the university's annual finance report. The position is 16 hours per week with a start date of 09/13/2026, reporting to the Associate Controller.

The incumbent will complete bank reconciliations, prepare year-end schedules, and gather information for audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial field from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of financial accounting, fund accounting, or audit experience.
• Superior proficiency with Excel and ability to communicate difficult concepts; analytical, highly organized, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and develop training materials
• Complete bank and general reconciliations
• Provide support in preparing year-end schedules
• Assist in gathering information for audits
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Effective communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Banner Finance

Job description

Position Title:

Temporary Accountant and Financial Analyst

Compensation:

$38.25

Department:

Office of University Controller - Temp

Start Date:

09/13/2026

About this opportunity:

Work as a temporary part-time senior level accountant in the Controller's Office

Position Description:

The temporary Accountant and Financial Analyst will complete bank and general reconciliations as well as provide training and assist in developing training materials. Provide support in the preparation of the university's annual finance report. Complete other financial schedules. This position will work 16 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide training and assist in developing training materials
• Complete bank and general reconciliations
• Provide support in preparing year-end schedules
• Assist in gathering information for the audits
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial field from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience:

At least two years of financial accounting, fund accounting, or audit experience.

Minimum Other:

Superior proficiency with Excel: excellent problem-solving skills; ability to communicate difficult concepts; ability to work independently as well as contribute as a member of a team; must be analytical, highly organized, and detail oriented; ability to learn new software applications.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field with an emphasis in accounting; CPA

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge of Banner systems with an emphasis on Banner Finance; experience in university or fund accounting.

Position Title(s) Supervised:

None

Reports to (Title):

Associate Controller